Winter Markets 2002: San Francisco Treats

February 2–6

Moscone Convention Center

747 Howard St.

Concourse Exhibition Hall

635 8th St.

San Francisco 94103

(800) 346-1212

(914) 421-3200

www.sfigf.com

Show Producers: George Little Management, Western Exhibitors LLC

Special Events

• "Uniquely San Francisco" retail tour. February 2, 11:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Check in at the Moscone Center North Lobby; $30 in advance/$35 on site.
• Opening Night Reception. February 2, 6–7 p.m., Moscone Center North and South Lower Lobbies. Admission is free with SFIGF badge.

Seminars

Except where noted, all seminars will take place in the Moscone Center South, room 252–256. Friday, February 1

• "Make Your Store More Profitable with Financial Savvy." All day seminar, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis. Tickets are $99 for the first registrant, $79 each for each additional registrant from the same store.

Saturday, February 2

• "Clearing Retail Hurdles: Ten Key Building Blocks to a Stronger, Healthier, Profitable, and More Rewarding Business." 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Anne Catherine Bowcutt of Gifts & Dec. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 on site.
• "Challenges, Challenges, and Choices: Retail Marketing for the 21st Century." 1:30–3:30 p.m. Speaker: Debbie Allen. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 on site.

Sunday, February 3

• "New Ideas for Store Design and Renovation." 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Linda Cahan of Gifts & Dec. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 on site.
• "Ten Things You Can Do Today To Increase Profitability: Museum Store Workshop." 10:30–noon. Moscone Center South, room 272. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 on site.
• "Visual Presentation Workshop: Interior Window Displays Under $100." 1:30–3 p.m. Moderator: Linda Cahan. Visual Presenters: Sue Kirby, Dana De Lara. Tickets are $30 in advance/$35 on site.

Monday, February 4

• "Drive Your Sales Up and Your Competition Crazy." 10:30 a.m.–noon. Speaker: Joanne Stone Geier. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 on site.

• "You Decide: The Retailer's Guide to What's Hot in Home Decor." 1:30–3 p.m. Speaker: Jim Carper. Tickets are $15 in advance/$20 on site.

Tuesday, February 5

Tickets are $25 in advance/$30 on site for the two seminars.

• "Creating and Implementing Your Marketing Plan: Five Ways to Better Understand Your Business." 9–10:30 a.m. Speaker: Rick Segel
• "Future and Existing Stores, You Gotta Have a Plan: Ten Issues to Address in a Retail Plan of Action." Noon–1:30 p.m. Speaker: Andrew Andoniadis

Look For: A variety of unique product displays will be presented throughout the Moscone Center during the winter market. Connections features exhibitors from the Northwest in the South Hall Corridor. On the exhibit floor of the North Hall, the Design For Living display features room vignettes on Bed & Bath, Living/Dining, and Home Office. The Concourse Display, also in the South Hall Corridor, will showcase a wide variety of products across all categories. The New Resources and Distinctive Lines Display exemplifies how retailers can merchandise products in their stores.

For travel information, call Group Travel Associates at (800) 821-0339.

February 2–6

PreFair, January 31–February 1

888 Brannan St.

San Francisco 94103

(415) 861-7733

Seminars

Seminars are free to registered buyers; reservations are recommended.

• "What's Hot in European Glassware." February 1, 9–10 a.m. Speaker: Eric Horn
• "Bridal Accessories: The Latest Designs and Trends." February 3, 9–10 a.m. Speaker: Marie Rozeville

Look For: The Buyer Awards Program offers buyers the chance to win a trip for two to Tahiti. The retailers who submit the largest number of orders written at PreFair will be awarded the grand prize. Additional prizes include accommodations at Bay Area hotels, restaurant gift certificates, and bottles of California wines.

January 18–22

Moscone Convention Center

747 Howard St.

San Francisco 94103

(212) 482-6440

www.fancyfoodshows.com

Show Producer: National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT)

Special Event: Creating Copia: Behind the Scenes at Napa Valley's New American Center for Wine, Food, and the Arts. January 19, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tickets are $60 for NASFT Buyers' Circle members/ $100 for non-members.

Seminars

Seminars take place at Moscone Center. Contact NASFT for a complete list.

• "Find 'Em, Hire 'Em, and Keep 'Em: Guerilla Tactics for Recruiting Great Employees." January 19, 10 a.m.–1 p.m., room 302. Speaker: Rick Segel
• "Differentiating Your Store: Secrets on Standing Out From Four Innovative Retailers." January 20, 1–3 p.m., room 303. Speaker: Sam Mogannam

• "Gift Baskets: Top Ten Trends and Opportunities for Gift Baskets and Gourmet Gift Sales." January 21, 8–10 a.m., room 303. Speaker: Debra Paulik

• "Consumer Insights: Identifying and Leveraging Emerging Trends." January 22, 8–10 a.m., room 304. Speaker: Richard Kochersperger.

January 17–19

2 Henry Adams St., suite 450

San Francisco 94103

(415) 490-5800

www.sfdesigncenter.com

Seminars

All seminars will take place in the Galleria Atrium.

• "Breakfast with Beverly." January 17, 10–11 a.m. Beverly Russell, with Irish-born designer Clodaugh
• "Movers & Shakers." January 18, 10–11 a.m. Diane Dorrans Saeks, with designer Vicente Wolf
• "A Bay Area House: The Occidental Project." January 19, 10–11 a.m. Zahid Sardar leads a panel discussion.

January 18–21

1355 Market St.

San Francisco 94103

(415) 558-9589

www.sfmart.com

Special Events

• Opening Night Party. January 18, 5:30–7:30 p.m., Mart Exchange, ninth floor, Mart 1.
• Temps on Two Grand Re-Opening Party. January 19, 4–6 p.m., second floor rotunda, Mart 1
• WHFA Fundraising Dinner. Jan. 19, 6–9 p.m., Mark Hopkins Hotel.